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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay
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Recent Examples of gratuity
However, passengers take the risk of losing inclusions from their initial booking – such as prepaid gratuities – and could have to cancel and rebook their cruise in order to get the lower price.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates in November.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The average prices do not include drinks, gratuity, or service charges.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The nature of the reunion was described along with the names of guests and acceptable budgets (the minimum spend for semi-private dining is set at $4500, before tax and gratuity).
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates in November.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The average prices do not include drinks, gratuity, or service charges.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The nature of the reunion was described along with the names of guests and acceptable budgets (the minimum spend for semi-private dining is set at $4500, before tax and gratuity).
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
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The online delivery platform, headquartered in San Francisco, used the wage model between May 2017 and September 2019 to pocket drivers' tips, according to court papers filed in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The budget resolution does not contain a bill eliminating taxes on tips, as some have mistakenly claimed on social media.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Years ago, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry pushed Garrett’s cap hits into the future by prorating Garrett’s bonuses.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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To begin to answer this question, evaluate your retirement income sources, including Social Security, pensions and personal savings.—
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Federal employees with decades of service fear that pushing back against the administration — especially if asked to compromise security — could cost them their pensions and retirement benefits, the former cyber official said.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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